Product Engineering Technician 3
Job Description
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire | Strong growth opportunity!
Shift: 1st Shift | Preferred 8a–5p (flexible to 7a–3p)
Pay: $25–$27/hr (Depending on experience)
- Support Product Engineers with processing Bills of Materials (BOMs), item creation, and system updates.
- Process engineering change orders (ECOs), deviations, and documentation updates.
- Load and maintain item data within ERP systems (Agile, BAAN, or similar).
- Create, update, and manage work instructions, procedures, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure accurate documentation control and version management across systems.
- Assist with part number creation and BOM structure maintenance.
- Track and manage engineering changes using internal systems and Excel-based trackers.
- Support indirect procurement activities and basic inventory coordination as needed.
- Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Interact with production teams to understand processes for accurate documentation, though not directly involved in production.
- Document process changes and communicate updates back to engineering teams.
- Maintain organized records of all documentation, revisions, and system updates.
- Identify and support opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality standards.
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering support, document control, or related field preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Agile, BAAN, Oracle, or similar) is a plus.
- Experience with BOMs, part numbers, or engineering documentation preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills in a documentation-heavy environment.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Manufacturing or industrial environment exposure preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.